Publication Items

Pursuing the Local Coal Plant Story

With the White House trying to revive coal as a key component of the power grid, environmental reporters can find many stories in what's happening to individual plants in their area. The latest TipSheet walks you through locating local plants, digging deeper with databases and tracing regulation of non-CO2 pollutants.

SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet
Topics on the Beat:
Energy & Fuel
Region:
National (U.S.)
Visibility:
Public
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For Freelancers in Conflict Zones, Help Is out There

You're reporting from the field in a high-risk locale, with a shoestring budget and no back-office support — how do you stay safe? The latest Freelance Files offers some cautionary tales from a long-time SEJ member recently returned from overseas, with a detailed resource guide to help keep you and your data secure.

SEJ Publication Types:
Freelance Files
Topics on the Beat:
Journalism & Media
Region:
International
Africa
Visibility:
Public
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Hazardous Sites Near You? There’s a Database for That!

The best public database of the risk management plans for many major hazardous sites has now been restored. The latest TipSheet has the backstory on government tracking of hazardous chemical facilities, an example of how the database was mined for some stellar reporting, and ideas for smart use of this powerful tool.

SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet
Topics on the Beat:
Chemicals
Disasters
Government
Health
Journalism & Media
Laws & Regulations
Region:
National (U.S.)
Southwest (AZ NM OK TX)
Asia
Visibility:
Public
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Awards Program Shines a Light on the Best Journalism … for the Planet’s Sake

When quality journalism is under attack, what better way to respond than to highlight the best work our profession can offer? That's what the co-chair of SEJ annual awards program is calling on members to do. And he's got good reasons. Find out how to enter before the April 3 extended deadline.

SEJ Publication Types:
SEJ News
Topics on the Beat:
Journalism & Media
Region:
National (U.S.)
Visibility:
Public
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Clean Power Plan Undoing Has State, Regional Fallout

Rewinding the Clean Power Plan and its planned cuts in U.S. carbon emissions may not have the effect intended, reports this week's TipSheet. Why changes now underway in the electric power industry may have less to do with regulations than with the energy market itself. Plus, covering developments state by state.

SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet
Topics on the Beat:
Air
Climate Change
Energy & Fuel
Environmental Politics
Government
Laws & Regulations
Pollution
Region:
National (U.S.)
Visibility:
Public
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Trump Review of Auto Emissions Standards Upsets Deal

Has President Donald Trump really unraveled Obama-era auto mileage standards and the climate policy they supported? Far from it, explains our latest Backgrounder. Here's why true change on auto emissions will take much more than a presidential fiat. And get angles and sources to report the ongoing issue.

SEJ Publication Types:
Backgrounders
Topics on the Beat:
Air
Climate Change
Consumer
Energy & Fuel
Environmental Politics
Government
Laws & Regulations
Pollution
Transportation
Region:
National (U.S.)
California
Visibility:
Public
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Between the Lines: As Rules Change for Journalists, Room Remains for Determined Voice

Energy writer Andrew Nikiforuk talks with SEJournal's Between the Lines editor about his book “Slick Water: Fracking and One Insider’s Stand Against the World’s Most Powerful Industry.” The SEJ award-winning text follows the seven-year saga of a longtime oil patch consultant-turned-whistleblower.

SEJ Publication Types:
BookShelf
Topics on the Beat:
Activism
Climate Change
Energy & Fuel
Environmental Politics
Journalism & Media
Natural Resources
Region:
National (U.S.)
Canada
Visibility:
Public
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Charting SEJ’s Course in Chaotic Times

In this President's Report, SEJ's Bobby Magill outlines plans for the organization amid political tumult. In the works: a rebranding, a website revamp and a new strategic vision under the guidance of Executive Director Melisa Klem. Find out more, plus how you can share your perspective, such as at SEJ's member-led meetups.

SEJ Publication Types:
SEJ Presidents Report
Topics on the Beat:
Government
Journalism & Media
Region:
National (U.S.)
Visibility:
Public
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With NOAA Cuts, Will Trump Starve Climate Messenger?

Proposed budget reductions for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration could undermine the work of agencies as varied as National Weather Service and Sea Grant, as well as a satellite network informing much climate research. The latest TipSheet outlines NOAA stories that may emerge ... or vanish.

SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet
Topics on the Beat:
Biodiversity
Disasters
Environmental Politics
Environmental Studies
Government
Journalism & Media
Science
Technology
Water & Oceans
Region:
National (U.S.)
Visibility:
Public
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How To File a FOIA Request

As SEJournal's part during Sunshine Week, we've put together a step-by-step for filing your own Freedom of Information Act requests. Find out about best practices for waiving fees, expediting requests, pushing back on exemptions, appealing FOIA denials and using state open-records laws. [Image: © Clipart.com]

SEJ Publication Types:
WatchDog TipSheet
Topics on the Beat:
Government
Journalism & Media
Laws & Regulations
Region:
National (U.S.)
Visibility:
Public
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